The Michael V. Collins Memorial Tournament indoor bowls was played recently at the Ballinlough Community Centre. The winners of the Competition were Denis Murphy, Frank Cronin, & Sean Daly. The Runners up were Maurice McCarthy, Ted Geary, & Denis O’Connell.
Liam Towler welcomed Margaret Dennehy and Denise Lowther daughters of the late Michael Collins, they presented the Cup to the winning Skip.
Liam Towler thanked Cllr. Terry Shannnon for his continued support. He also congratulated Terry on being selected by his Party to be the incoming Lord Mayor of Cork in June 2011. Terry in his reply said that he will continue as long as he can, to support & sponsor the Event. He also paid tribute to the late Michael V. Collins, saying a lot of the facilities available in the centre today, were as a result of the large input Michael had in the community centre.
Liam also thanked Michael J.Collins & Vincent Barry for their help in organising the competition. The committee are now organising the ‘Christmas competition’
On Behalf of the Retirement Club Liam expressed a vote of sympathy to Minister Micheal Martin, Mary & family on the recent death of their daughter Leana.
